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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Chiquita
Brands International, Inc. Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2000
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial information.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-2000
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0
253,475
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<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
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<INCOME-TAX> 8,000
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<EPS-BASIC> .59
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